South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Senators approved Haley’s nomination 96-4.

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President Donald Trump nominated Haley to the position back in November. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee overwhelmingly approved Haley’s nomination earlier on Tuesday.

"Gov. Haley has a proven track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party affiliation to move critical policies forward for the betterment of her state and our country," Trump said. "She is also a proven dealmaker, and we look to be making plenty of deals. She will be a great leader representing us on the world stage."

Haley's new job clears the way for Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster to step into the role of South Carolina governor. McMaster was an early Trump endorser, backing him before the state's GOP primary in February.